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Assistive Technology Products and Services

Augmentative Communication Devices, Alternative Communication Devices, Speech Generating Devices

Assistive Technology, inc.

"Mercury is the first fully integrated Microsoft© Windows© XP-based Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device. Mercury SE is a dedicated speech-generating device that conforms to Medicare guidelines of coverage."


Telesensory

Home of the Aladdin video magnifier and the Ovation speech output device. Also linked to below.


Databases and Resource Guides

ABLEDATA

"The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 30,000 assistive technology products (over 20,000 of which are currently available), from white canes to voice output programs. The database contains detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information. The database also contains information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. To select devices most appropriate to your needs, we suggest combining ABLEDATA information with professional advice, product evaluations, and hands-on product trials."


The Alliance for Technology Access

"The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies."


assistivetech.net

"Our searchable database of AT is designed to help you target solutions, determine costs and link to vendors that sell products."


disABILITY Information and Resources

"maintained solely by Jim Lubin, who is a C2 quadriplegic, completely paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe, using a keyboard/mouse emulator with a sip and puff switch to type morse codes. Information will be updated when I have time." Includes a page on computer-related adaptive technonlogy.


Infinitec

Affiliated with United Cerebral Palsy. Has "One stop resource guides gathered from our library of articles and information." Guides include information technology resources. Also linked to from the law page.


Low Vision Products

Freedom Scientific

Home of the JAWS® screen reader.


Magnifying America®

"Magnifying America® is proud to offer the Patriot® premier family of video magnifiers."


Telesensory

Home of the Aladdin video magnifier and the Ovation speech output device. Also linked to above.


News

AT508.com

"provide the public with a single point to find solutions to Section 508 compliance, and to showcase the companies responsible for the technological breakthroughs necessary to enable true Section 508 compliance."


Closing the Gap

"Published six times a year, the Closing The Gap newspaper highlights hardware and software products appropriate for people with special needs, and explains how this technology is being implemented in education, rehabilitation, and vocational settings around the world. The February/March issue of the newspaper, the annual Resource Directory, is a guide to the selection of the latest computer-related products available for people with special needs. (This acclaimed guide may also be purchased separately.)"


WebAIM

Provides a variety of resources and services on Web accessibility. This link is found on the design page, products & services page, and consulting & training page.


Operating System and Software Components

Apple Computer accessibility page

"Apple's commitment to accessibility is evident throughout the Mac OS X operating system which is by design easy to use, but also includes a wide variety of features and technologies specifically designed to provide accessibility to users with disabilities."


Microsoft accessibility page

"[W]e strive to build products that are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Learn more about how our solutions can help you realize your full potential."


Regional Resources

Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science (at Louisiana Tech University)

Includes a computer access service. "Individuals with disabilities may need alternative input methods for typing and using the mouse on a computer. The computer access program strives to match latest in adaptive computer equipment with the person's needs for school/work applications. The assessment laboratory is equipped with voice recognition and eyegaze technology as well as a large selection of adaptive keyboards, mouse emulators and software." Also provides training.


Adaptive Computing Technology Center (at the University of Missouri)

"The Adaptive Computing Technology (ACT) Center helps persons with disabilities gain access to computing resources on the MU campus and works with local and governmental agencies to provide similar services statewide."


Trade Associations

Assistive Technology Industry Association

"The mission of ATIA is to serve as the collective voice of the Assistive Technology industry so that the best products and services are delivered to people with disabilities."


Voice Recognition

ScanSoft

Sells Dragon Naturally Speaking and IBM ViaVoice voice recognition software.